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A generous demo, a big expansion, and "pricing measures": What Capcom is doing to get Monster Hunter Wilds' sales to "surpass" Monster Hunter World
Capcom is implementing strategies to boost sales for Monster Hunter Wilds, aiming to surpass the success of Monster Hunter World. These measures include ongoing technical performance improvements, a generous free demo available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the upcoming expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The company has also implemented a permanent price drop for the base game.
Forget Steam’s Summer Sale: Here Are Five Must-Play Games You Can Get Even Cheaper
This article highlights five PC games available on sale through Fanatical, suggesting they are better deals than Steam's Summer Sale. Featured titles include Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Nioh 3, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins, with discounts up to 63%.
Capcom is sticking with Monster Hunter Wilds as it wants to fix the game until it closes the 20 million sales gap to…
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' sales figures, aiming to surpass the 20 million unit gap compared to Monster Hunter World. The company plans to achieve this through ongoing technical enhancements, the upcoming "Ascendance" expansion, and strategic pricing adjustments. Despite initial performance issues on PC, Capcom believes continued improvements and the eventual Nintendo Switch port will help drive sales.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo is Out Now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
A new playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to experience up to Chapter 1-3 with progress carrying over to the full game. This release coincides with new, more affordable bundles for the title, which has already sold over 11 million copies.
Monster Hunter Wilds Team Isn’t Giving Up, Aims to “Drive Total Sales Beyond Monster Hunter World”
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' performance and aims to surpass Monster Hunter World's total sales. Despite initial sales figures not meeting expectations, the publisher is encouraged by the response to the upcoming Ascendance expansion and recent price adjustments. Future updates will focus on technical enhancements and new content, including Master Rank quests and a new region, with the Ascendance expansion slated for a 2027 release.
Capcom is selling Monster Hunter Wilds with the energy of a man paddling up a waterfall: new 26GB demo lets you play the prologue for free after price drop to $40
Capcom has released a free 26GB demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, covering the prologue content up to chapter 1-3, with progress carrying over to the full game. This follows a permanent price drop to $40 and discounted DLC bundles, aiming to boost the player base before the release of the 'Ascendance' expansion. The demo excludes online play and photo mode but includes character creation.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is set to feature dynamic and transforming environments, emphasizing the relentless nature of its monsters. The game is described as a story centered around these powerful creatures and will be available on PC.
PlayStation 5 Players Can Now Play Acclaimed 2025 RPG for Free
PlayStation 5 players can now download a free demo for Capcom's upcoming action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds. The demo, available on the PlayStation Store, allows players to experience the first three chapters of the game offline, with full character creator access and the ability to carry over save data to the full release. Capcom has also updated the PS Store listings for the game, with the standard edition priced at $39.99 and the Gold Edition at $79.99.
Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 Might Run at 1440p With Dynamic Resolution – Rumor
Datamining suggests that Monster Hunter Wilds on the Nintendo Switch 2 will utilize dynamic resolution, targeting resolutions between 1080p and 1440p when docked and lower resolutions in handheld mode, with frame rates aiming for 30-40 FPS. These performance targets, which may include DLSS technology, are speculated to be similar to Capcom's previous titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming expansion Ascendance and the potential release of Dragon's Dogma 2 on the platform.
Datamining reveals Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 could run at 1080p-1440p docked, 720p-864p handheld at 30-40fps
Datamining of Monster Hunter Wilds suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 version will feature dynamic resolution, targeting 1080p-1440p when docked and 720p-864p in handheld mode, with frame rates between 30-40fps. These findings indicate a focus on balancing visual fidelity and performance for the upcoming console.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
Capcom Is Having A Great Year, And It Has Franchises New And Old To Thank
Capcom is experiencing a strong year, driven by the success of both established and new franchises. Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 8 million units, while the new title Pragmata has achieved 2.5 million sales since its April release. Other titles like Devil May Cry 5 and Monster Hunter World also contributed significantly to the company's performance this quarter.
Pragmata defies my expectations by selling 2.5 million copies in just 3 months as Capcom celebrates a very successful…
Capcom's Q1 2026 financial report reveals that its new title, Pragmata, has sold over 2.5 million copies since its release. The company also saw strong sales from Resident Evil Requiem, the Devil May Cry animated series, and other Resident Evil titles, contributing to a significant year-on-year increase in net sales and operating profits.
Monster Hunter Wilds' latest patch makes online-only missions playable offline, alongside some other useful updates
Capcom's upcoming patch 1.042 for Monster Hunter Wilds will allow players to access Event Quests and Challenge Quests offline, addressing a key criticism of the game's live service elements. The update, launching August 4th, also introduces save data transfer support from the upcoming Prologue Demo, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Pokopia lead for Nintendo
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top five. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced leads the chart, followed by EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light. New releases are quiet, with Splatoon Raiders anticipated soon.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a permanent price cut less than 18 months after launch
Capcom is implementing a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds, effective August 4, 2026, less than 18 months after its initial release. The company is also discontinuing and reintroducing several bundle options, consolidating paid cosmetic DLC into new packages. This move comes as the base game's $70 price point has been a point of contention for some players.
Capcom Gives Monster Hunter Wilds a 'Permanent Price Reduction' as New DLC Bundles Announced
Capcom has announced a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds and introduced new DLC bundles. Certain versions of the game will also be discontinued.
MMO Business Roundup: Sony games discs, Monster Hunter Wilds’ price, and Ubisoft almost figures it out
This business roundup covers several key industry developments, including Sony facing antitrust scrutiny over its decision to cease physical game disc production in 2028. Ubisoft's latest financial report acknowledges that firing experienced developers can harm business, while Capcom announced a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds, alongside new bundle offerings.